❓ Question regarding staffing levels, vacancies, maintenance arrangements, and budget allocation for maintenance at Meekatharra Hospital in Western Australia. The hospital has low staffing and high vacancies, and relies on external maintenance services.
AnsweredQoN 832Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the commitment to upgrade the Meekatharra Hospital, and I ask : (a) What is the current number of Full-Time Equalivent (FTE) staff employed at Meekatharra Hospital; (b) As at 1 July, how many of these positions are vacant; (c) Is there currently a full-time staff member at the Hospital responsible for maintenance; (d) If not, who provides this service and on what basis; and (e) What is the 2023-24 budget allocation by WA Country Health Service (WACHS) for maintenance at Meekatharra Hospital?
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Answered
12 September 2023
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
(a) As of 8 August 2023, 8.8 FTE.
(b) 18.8 FTE.
(c) No. Recruitment for this role remains ongoing.
(d) The Murchison area is currently serviced by multiple maintenance staff from Geraldton with regular travel to the site. Coverage includes maintenance officers and local contractors as required.
(e) The 2023-24 budget is yet to be finalised. The indicative maintenance budget for 2023-24 for Meekatharra Hospital is approximately $160,000, excluding staff accommodation maintenance and repairs.
(b) 18.8 FTE.
(c) No. Recruitment for this role remains ongoing.
(d) The Murchison area is currently serviced by multiple maintenance staff from Geraldton with regular travel to the site. Coverage includes maintenance officers and local contractors as required.
(e) The 2023-24 budget is yet to be finalised. The indicative maintenance budget for 2023-24 for Meekatharra Hospital is approximately $160,000, excluding staff accommodation maintenance and repairs.
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